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17 hours ago, palaceboy1 said:

We applied through an agent and information from IMMI is routed to them first , so no idea if they send receipts

But you paid 2nd VAC on 23 March just before lockdown. So your case is not comparable to after lockdown situation.

I suggest all members not to reply to any queries of members who are not writing their timelines in signature. This will compel them to write timelines like other members.

1 hour ago, Samvaz99 said:

Hi Guys, could someone advise if immigration send a receipt when 2nd VAC is paid.

 

I am waiting for 2nd VAC to be asked. Applied in Jan 2016

Can you please write your timeline in signature?

1 hour ago, MELBNGSM said:

Hi - yes it is a great news but as you may know that things are on hold for people on final stages of visa until end of May and then reviewed.
AOS is purely a CENTRELINK process which is independent of DIBP. DIBP needs a positive outcome from CENTRELINK for AOS and that’s what we have. 

Aus has declared 6 months restrictions due to Covid-19. Hope that it should not affect 143/173 visa processes for six months.

16 hours ago, Jellybean T said:

So happy to hear you are finally in Australia even though you had to go straight into self isolation... you made it.  Did you have any problems entering on your visa as the government closed the boarders on the 21st March. I’m only asking as we have the Visa Grant but haven’t validated it yet ... we were due to fly 8th April but fights were cancelled as we live in Spain we are also in lockdown. Just like to know when they are flying again would we be able to enter Australia on our 143 visa without any problems. 

Big congrats to you and your family . Shelagh 

Hi Jellybean, Thanks. If you have 143 visa in your hand, it is enough. Validation is not important to fly. At the airport, they will check whether you have Aus PR or  Passport to be eligible to fly to Aus. Since you have 143 PR in your hand, you can catch next available flight to Aus. Good luck and best wishes to you

On 27/03/2020 at 22:26, MELBNGSM said:

Thanks!!! You seem to have made it to Sydney.

Must be in self isolation I assume.

True. Entered Aus on 23 March

2 hours ago, MELBNGSM said:

Jus t visited the Centrelink "Assurance of Support online application" - which now says its been completed.

Does anyone know if I get some letter or email from them for confirmation ? 

You will get a letter in your Inbox in next 3 to 4 days.

5 minutes ago, Marisawright said:

Where are  you living?   Don't you watch the news?   The coronavirus pandemic is not going to disappear, even with the lockdowns we're having.  Governments are not trying to stop it now, they are just trying to slow down the infection so the hospitals can cope.  

The government has said the travel ban will be in place for at least six months, probably more.   We will not have a vaccine for at least another year and probably 12-18 months, so coronavirus will still be a risk until then, unless it disappears naturally (which is unlikely, although we can hope).  

I came back to Syd 3 days back only and living in self-isolation for 14 days in my room. Not seeing TV news but just started seeing Abc news on my laptop. I was 1 or 2 months guessing that Corona virus will be defeated by all countries in the world. I'm still hopeful for this to happen.

1 hour ago, Marisawright said:

Why do you say that? The Australian govt is saying this will last for at least six months 

Ohh!  Sorry, I'm not aware of this! Sad news !!!

On 24/03/2020 at 18:45, Jellybean T said:

I agree with you SusieRoo, definitely better as one forum. We are in the same predicament as you although we live in Spain... we have a dog going through the process at the moment. She was due to fly on the 1/4 and we were flying on the 8/4. Now we are in lockdown until at least 14/4 and her final blood tests were done on 13/3 so will probably expire and need to be started again. Although we haven’t managed to sell our house, I did sell my car and hired one for a month so not a good decision. Crystal Ball comes to mind!! Good Luck but most of all Stay Safe.

I think you will have to wait for 1 or 2 months max. Good luck. 

On 16/03/2020 at 16:53, JeremyNg266 said:

Hi,

Thanks for your reply.

I am still a full time student studying Diploma degree. I hope I will be ok because I applied for this visa before the new rules changed so age doesnt matter to my case I think. What I am more concerned is how to prove, what sort of documents are required.  

I suggest you should engage a competent consultant / agent to help you at this critical time.

HI, I HAVE BOOKED MY FLIGHT TO SYDNEY THIS MONTH END ON 31st MARCH.

CAN ANYONE PLEASE TELL THAT AUSTRALIA WILL ALLOW US TO DISEMBARK FLIGHT LOOKING AT COVID-19  SCARE???

3 hours ago, Aaron88 said:

 Congratulations. Is your application onshore? As you can see, we have a similar timeline, hopefully I’ll hear something soon, but I’m not holding my breath after 48 months 

Thanks. Application was offshore. We have almost similar timeline. Hopefully, you should hear from CO in a day or two. Congrats in advance!

VAC2 Payment request received today. VAC2 Payment done today. 143 GRANT Letter received today.  48 Months of Long Waiting is over today.

Thanks to all on this Forum for contributing very valuable information related to cpv 143 which really helped us to do it ourselves. 

VAC2 Payment request received today. VAC2 Payment done today. 143 GRANT Letter received today.  48 Months of Long Waiting is over today.

Thanks to all on this Forum for contributing very valuable information related to cpv 143 which really helped us to do it ourselves. 

Health Checkup done yesterday and AoS Accepted Letter received today.

Today, Received Bank Guarantee request letter and BG  taken from CommBank.

Today, Received Bank Guarantee request Letter and Paid.

5 minutes ago, Aaron88 said:

Hi lovely people, I submitted AOS on 26th Nov last year, the application status became complete on myGov yesterday, but I haven't received any letter or phone call from Centrelink. Just wondering if anyone have similar experience?

I rang Centrelink today, the lady told me all she can see is the documents I provided, she cannot really tell where my application is up to. 

 

 

You will get Bond request letter in your MyGov Inbox within 4 to 5 days.

2 hours ago, lecher said:

Hi Greece, yes, they didn't bother calling me even though the guy said that I was due for an interview But, the guarantee letter came in my mygov inbox - still haven't received the paper mail. Using that I opened up a bank guarantee and using Miley's guidance I attached the band guarantee + original bg request letter from centre link in one PDF file (used the merge pdfs feature in adobe acrobat). So currently I'm awaiting the final letter. In the meantime I've written twice to my case officer for extension w/o any reply.  

HI Lecher, Thanks for your response. I found Mily's guidance post of 26 Nov. Thanks

On 09/01/2020 at 16:37, lecher said:

Hello all, I received a no caller ID phone call and my hunch it was the AOS folks. I logged into centrelink and says the AOS has been completed. But, I dont see any online request for bank guarantee and uploading further documents..? has anyone faced this before? Thank you

Hi Lecher, Have you received Bank Guarantee request letter yet?  My case is similar to you  AoS completed and not received BG request letter. Awaiting your input plz..........

7 hours ago, bridgie said:

Hi,

the details are on my time line

 

Application to notification 2.43 months. No interview. Original phone call missed on 9/1/2020. Phone call to centrelink to query process email receive on 13/1/2020 saying AOS complete please pay bank guarantee. Bank guarantee paid 14/1/2020 and paperwork taken to centrelink office where they uploaded it 15/1/2020. A copy sent to immigration same day. Now waiting for notification that everything has been received.

Hi Bridgie,  Congratulation for AoS fast movement in your case. Have you done frequent follow up with Centrelink for fast process of AoS or it is without any follow up ?

On 12/01/2020 at 09:22, theballies said:

The 70 days they have on the letter when immi request further document, I’m guessing that’s not a hard and fast rule? But do you have to apply for an extension? We are on 60 days now and still waiting to hear anything back from AOS.

I don't think we have to ask for extension of time for delay in AOS completion time taken by Centrelink is not delay from our side. Can anyone confirm this please ?

12 minutes ago, David Leask said:

Hi Greece,

I used Form 1022 to advise Immi of our sponsor becoming an Australian Citizen. For a change of passport details I would use Form 929. The e-mail address I was using at the time I submitted these forms (18 months ago) was: parents@homeaffairs.gov.au

I submitted these forms separately and each time I received the automatic reply almost immediately then, a week or so later, I received an acknowledgement from Immi confirming my details had been updated.

Good luck!

David

 

Thanks David for quick response!

On 31/12/2019 at 19:22, David Leask said:

 

I’m no expert but I have been through the process and we have our visas now. I don’t think it would make any difference if there is one or two sponsors. We are parents of two daughters with Australian Citizenship and we only used one of them as our sponsor. Remember, the sponsor does not have to be the same person as the assurer. When it comes to applying for AoS you may find (if your finances dictate) that you need two assurers.
On your second point, the AoS application and bond requirement comes very much towards the end of the process. As someone else has said, the waiting period for you if you are applying now is likely to be 6 to 8 years. You don’t need to concern yourself with AoS at the moment.
On your third point, Form 1022 is used to notify Immi about changes in circumstances like the ones you describe. We used it and it worked for us.
My advice to you is to get your application in as soon as you can so that you secure your place in the queue.
Good luck!
David

 

Hi, we have relocated in Aus last year and I have taken a new passport of my country during Sept 2019. Also, my sponsors became Aus Citizen during Apr-19. Do we require to fill form 1022 and report all these information ?   Also, can you please share parent visa email id to send this form. Thanks,